A Typical 13.5 kWh Battery in Florida
Backup, cost, and time-of-use bill savings
Installed Cost
$13,500
State Rebate
None
Net Cost
$13,500
Backup (essentials)
15 hrs
Avg Outages
10 hrs/yr
Bill Savings/yr
$239
Bill-Savings Payback
40 yrs
15-Year Savings
-$9,046
Florida Battery Rebates
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Federal 25D Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit covered standalone home batteries through December 31, 2025. Batteries installed in 2026 no longer qualify.
Varies
Florida State & Utility Programs
Florida has no statewide battery rebate, but frequent hurricane outages make backup power the main value. View full rebate detail →
Battery Backup & Savings by City in Florida
| City | Bill Savings/yr | Outage Hrs/yr | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $231 | 11 hrs | 949,611 | JEA |
| Miami | $247 | 8 hrs | 442,241 | Florida Power & Light |
| Tampa | $228 | 8 hrs | 399,700 | Tampa Electric |
| Orlando | $251 | 10 hrs | 307,573 | Duke Energy FL |
| St. Petersburg | $259 | 11 hrs | 258,308 | Duke Energy FL |
| Hialeah | $267 | 8 hrs | 233,339 | Florida Power & Light |
| Port St. Lucie | $247 | 8 hrs | 204,851 | Florida Power & Light |
| Tallahassee | $259 | 13 hrs | 194,500 | Tallahassee Utilities |
| Cape Coral | $267 | 12 hrs | 194,016 | Florida Power & Light |
| Fort Lauderdale | $216 | 11 hrs | 182,437 | Florida Power & Light |
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Quick Facts: Florida
- 🔌 Avg outages: 10 hrs/yr
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.128/kWh
- 📊 Peak/off-peak gap: $0.06/kWh
- 🏭 Top utility: Florida Power & Light